The Crochet V-neck Sweater Pattern brings a classic twist to the free easy crochet sweater pattern scene, making it a great addition to your crocheted garments.
Using simple, beginner friendly stitches like the half double crochet stitch, this crochet pattern helps you craft a classic silhouette that can be worn for casual outings or dressed up for special occasions.
Make this amazing v-neck sweater part of your wardrobe for a good, modern look with minimal effort.
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How To Crochet The V-Neck Sweater
The v-neck crochet sweater is crocheted from the bottom up in 4 pieces.
The back panel is crocheted like an easy rectangle, while the front panel is crocheted with v-shaped shoulder panels to create a v shaped neckline.
The sleeves are written to have a tight fit, crocheted from the cuffs up, but does not have negative ease.
Once you are finished crocheting, all you have to do is whip stitch the crochet pieces together.
Yarn For The Crochet V-Neck Sweater
This crochet sweater is crocheted using Hobbii Kind Feather. This 3 light yarn is 100% acrylic and comes in 25 beautiful colors.
Since this is a solid color crochet garment, pick the color that inspire you & works well with your wardrobe.
Easy V-neck Crochet Sweater
This easy crochet sweater is a great classic sweater design with a beautiful v-shaped neck.
The shoulder panels on the front creates a lovely cutout, for a classic v-neck.
This elegant top is a great sweater if you’d like to crochet an easy sweater that can easily be part of your staple wardrobe.
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The Crochet V-Neck Sweater Pattern Summary
The Crochet V-Neck Sweater Pattern features a classic neckline that easily can become a wardrobe staple. Perfect for anyone seeking a free easy crochet sweater that works up without too much details.
Using simple, beginner friendly stitches—particularly the half double crochet—this pattern comes together quickly and offers a modern, flattering silhouette.
It’s a great addition to your crocheted garments, equally suited for casual get-togethers and dressed-up evenings.
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Materials Needed For The Crochet V-Neck Sweater
Crochet Hook
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Hobbii – Kind Feather in color 28 – Medium Gray.
How much yarn needed for the Crochet V-Neck Sweater:
- XS: 4 skeins / 360 g / 840 m / 920 yards
- S: 4 skeins / 385 g / 905 m / 990 yards
- M: 5 skeins / 430 g / 1010 m / 1100 yards
- L: 5 skeins / 460 g / 1075 m / 1175 yards
- XL: 6 skeins / 510 g / 1200 m / 1310 yards
- 2XL: 6 skeins / 555 g / 1305 m / 1430 yards
- 3XL: 6 skeins / 590 g / 1380 m / 1510 yards
- 4XL: 7 skeins / 625 g / 1470 m / 1610 yards
- 5XL: 7 skeins / 670 g / 1570 m / 1715 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 3 light yarn
- 100 % Acrylic
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
Gauge
Measured with over half double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
12 stitches & 13 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes is given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row and round, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Armhole Circumference | Length (from shoulder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 83 cm / 32.7 inches | 27.5 cm / 10.9 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| S | 92.5 cm / 36.3 inches | 28.5 cm / 11.2 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| M | 104.5 cm / 41.2 inches | 31 cm / 12.1 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| L | 114 cm / 44.8 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| XL | 126 cm / 49.7 inches | 37 cm / 14.5 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 2XL | 135.5 cm / 53.3 inches | 42.5 cm / 16.7 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 3XL | 144.5 cm / 56.9 inches | 45.5 cm / 17.9 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 4XL | 154 cm / 60.6 inches | 49 cm / 19.4 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 5XL | 166 cm / 65.4 inches | 52.5 cm / 20.6 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
Size Adjustments
- Make the body circumference wider by adding/reducing the number of stitches you start with. Add/reduce by 1 stitch at a time, remember to adjust on both the front and back piece.
- Adjust the length by adding/reducing the number of rows you crochet on the front and back. Adjust before you start crocheting the v-shape on the front to keep the size of the v-shaped opening. Make the v-shaped opening smaller/larger by adjusting the length while crocheting the v-shape.
- Make the sleeves wider or narrower by going up/down in size, the sleeve sizes are written to be close fitting.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- FHDC = foundation half double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inv hdc dec = invisible half double crochet decrease
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches Used In The Crochet Pattern
In this crochet pattern you’ll need to know chains, half double crochet stitches, foundation half double crochet stitches and invisible half double crochet decreases.
Techniques Used In The Crochet Pattern
In this crochet pattern you’ll need to whip stitch the crocheted pieces together.
V-Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern Instructions
Back Panel
FHDC 54 (60) 68 (74) 82 (88) 94 (100) 108 st.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st across, turn (=54 (60) 68 (74) 82 (88) 94 (100) 108 st).
Row 2-68: Repeat row 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
V-Shaped Front Panel
FHDC 54 (60) 68 (74) 82 (88) 94 (100) 108 st.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st across, turn (=54 (60) 68 (74) 82 (88) 94 (100) 108 st).
Row 2-58 (58) 56 (56) 54 (54) 52 (52) 50: Repeat row 1.
Do not fasten off, continue on v-shaped neck opening.
V-Shaped Neck Opening
Side 1
Continue directly without cutting yarn on front panel.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in the next 23 (26) 30 (33) 37 (40) 43 (46) 50 st, inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in next st, turn (=26 (29) 33 (36) 40 (43) 46 (49) 53 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=25 (28) 32 (35) 39 (42) 45 (48) 52 st).
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st until you have 3 st left, inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in last st, turn (=24 (27) 31 (34) 38 (41) 44 (47) 51 st).
Row 4 – 10 (10) 12 (12) 14 (14) 16 (16) 18: Repeat row 2 and 3 every other row, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Side 2
Make slipknot and crochet the first stitch into the next unworked stitch from row 46 on front panel.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=26 (29) 33 (36) 40 (43) 46 (49) 53 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st until you have 3 st left, inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in last st, turn (=25 (28) 32 (35) 39 (42) 45 (48) 52 st).
Row 3 – 10 (10) 12 (12) 14 (14) 16 (16) 18: Repeat row 1 and 2 every other row.
Sleeves
Size XS (S) M (L)
FHDC 23 (23) 25 (25) st, sl st in 1st st, turn.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st, turn (=23 (23) 25 (25) st).
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st, turn (=24 (24) 25 (25) st).
Round 3 – 4: Rep round 1.
Round 5: Rep round 2.
Round 6 – round 38 (41) 44 (53): Rep round 3-5.
Size L fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 39 (42) 44 (-) – round 53: Rep round 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Size XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
FHDC 27 (29) 29 (31) 33 st, sl st in 1st st, turn.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=27 (29) 29 (31) 33 st).
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=29 (31) 31 (33) 35 st).
Round 3 – 4: Rep round 1.
Round 5 – round 10 (25) 37 (46) 52: Rep round 2-4.
Round 11 (26) 38 (47) 53: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=34 (46) 54 (62) 68 st).
Size 5XL fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 12 (27) 39 (48) – round 13 (28) 40 (49): Rep round 1.
Round 14 (29) 41 (50) – round 53: Rep round 11 (26) 38 (47) 53 to round 13 (28) 40 (49).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing & Assembly
When you’re finished crocheting you have 4 parts; 2 sleeves, 1 front and 1 back.
- Sew the shoulder seams together using whip stitches through the corresponding stitches.
- Sew the sleeves to the front and back to approximately 17 (18) 19 (20) 22 (25) 27 (30) 31 corresponding rows.
- Sew the remaining rows under the sleeves, on the side of the sweater, together.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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